Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Impact of Thoracic Duct Ligation on Postoperative Weight Reduction in Obese Patients Receiving Minimally Invasive Lung Surgery: A Clinical Investigation

Lead Sponsor:

Yongxin Zhou

Conditions:

Obese Patients

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-75 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This clinical trial aims to investigate whether thoracic duct ligation (TDL) can improve obesity and lipid metabolism. The primary questions it seeks to answer are: Whether thoracic duct ligation can...

Detailed Description

Background: Obesity (BMI≥28 kg/m²) is a global health crisis with limited effective interventions. Emerging evidence suggests that TDL-a routine step in esophagectomy-may reduce body weight and impro...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age \& Gender: Individuals aged 18-75 years, regardless of gender.
  • Clinical Profile:Diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer (stage IA1-IB) and obesity (BMI ≥28 kg/m²).
  • Scheduled to undergo video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for right-sided lung cancer resection at our institution between October 2024 and October 2026.
  • Surgical Eligibility: Approved for surgery following multidisciplinary team (MDT) assessment.
  • Treatment Plan: No requirement for adjuvant therapy post-lung resection.
  • Preoperative Evaluation:Completed standard preoperative workup, including:
  • Chest CT、Brain CT/MRI、Abdominal ultrasound OR PET-CT to rule out distant metastasis.
  • Informed Consent: Willing and able to comply with study requirements, with written informed consent provided.

Exclusion

  • Concurrent Thoracic Infections: Patients with active intrathoracic infectious diseases (e.g., inflammatory conditions, tuberculosis).
  • Refusal of Novel Technique: Patients unwilling to undergo intraoperative thoracic duct ligation.
  • Clinically Unstable Comorbidities: Severe, unstable cardiovascular, renal, or respiratory disorders.
  • Prior Bariatric Surgery: History of weight-loss surgery (e.g., gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy).
  • Recent Trial Participation: Enrollment in other clinical trials within 30 days prior to screening.
  • Investigator Discretion: Other conditions deemed by the investigator to contraindicate participation.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 1 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 31 2027

Estimated Enrollment :

16 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06995599

Start Date

June 1 2025

End Date

December 31 2027

Last Update

May 29 2025

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